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THE WEEKLY RESEARCH MAGAZINE'S LOOK-SEE
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Summary
This issue of The Weekly Research Magazine's Look-See from September 1, 1962, details a mysterious object sighted by Major Bob White during an X-15 flight, which NASA scientists could not explain. It also reports on a star-like UFO seen over Columbus, Georgia, and fast-moving objects observed near the Echo 1 satellite over the Pacific Northwest. The magazine announces a new alliance member, The F.S.R.O., and mentions ongoing reports of UFOs in the western United States, particularly supporting previous reports from Ottumwa, Iowa.
Magazine Overview
The Weekly Research Magazine's Look-See, Volume 5, Number 2, released for August 22 and dated September 1, 1962, focuses on unexplained aerial phenomena and UFO sightings.
X-15 'Mystery Object' Studied
This section reports on an incident involving Major Bob White of the X-15 rocket ship. On July 17, 1962, during a flight to an altitude of nearly 60 miles, White sighted and photographed an unidentified object. Scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) studied White's sighting report and films from the X-15's tail movie camera. The photographs revealed an object that darted above and behind the plane. White described seeing something like a piece of paper, grey-white in color, moving alongside the ship at an altitude of 270,000 feet. The movie film also captured shots of an object flitting past the rear of the supersonic craft. NASA scientists stated that they could not explain the object's presence and were unsure if White saw one or two objects, or if the camera photographed something different. They noted that the size of the object could not be determined due to the unknown distance from the ship. The source for this report is The Atlanta Journal, dated August 9, 1962.
Star-Like Object Invades Georgia Skies
This article details reports from Columbus, Georgia, received over the past few weeks leading up to August 12, 1962. Numerous calls were made to the local newspaper about a star-like UFO sighted moving through the city's skies. Neither the county airport nor Lawson Army Air Field could provide any information. There was speculation that the object might have been Russian Cosmonaut Andrian Nikolayev's space capsule, but the sightings occurred for over a week before Nikolayev's orbit. Look-See has sent a query to the local newspaper for more details. The source is THE LEDGER-ENQUIRER, Columbus, Georgia, August 12, 1962.
News Briefs
New Alliance Member
Look-See proudly announces the addition of The F.S.R.O. of Carlstadt, New Jersey, U.S.A., as a new alliance member.
Portland, Oregon Satellite Sighting
A report from the Washington State NICAP Subcommittee in Seattle, Washington, details an Associated Press Release from July 31, 1962. Two fast-moving objects, described as appearing like satellites, were seen just ahead of America's Echo 1 satellite as it passed over the Pacific Northwest on the night of July 30th. A Portland television station's switchboard was jammed with reports and calls regarding the sighting, which was also recorded in Tacoma, Washington, and Salem, Oregon. Observers noted that the objects were not as bright as Echo 1 but were moving much faster. Echo 1 was scheduled to pass overhead again on July 31st at 8:27 P.M. The original AP release reportedly included "(UFO)" in parentheses regarding the objects.
Flying Saucer Answer Offered
A news clipping from the Milwaukee Journal, dated July 21, 1962, sent by Greg Swofford, is discussed. This item is described as a repeat of the Air Force's explanation of temperature inversion, presented in a new format. The article suggests that radar UFO reports might be attributed to "invisible dimples in the sky."
Ottumwa, Iowa FFA Report Supported
This section notes that the Ottumwa, Iowa FFA report from previous weeks has been supported by several other sighting reports of a similar UFO or group of UFOs across the western United States. Michael Cloyd of IBFS reports that sightings have come in from Kansas (including a report from the Liberal, Kansas airport on August 2nd) and as far away as Albuquerque, New Mexico. Look-See plans to provide more information on this series of reports in future issues.
Reader Correspondence
Readers are invited to send their correspondence to: Alliance, 2875 Sequoyah Drive, N.W., Atlanta 5, Georgia. Material used should be credited to Look-See.
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The magazine consistently covers unexplained aerial phenomena, UFO sightings, and official explanations or lack thereof. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation and reporting of such events, encouraging reader participation and the sharing of information through its alliance network. There is a clear interest in documenting sightings from various locations across the United States and in questioning official explanations when they seem insufficient.
It is impossible to explain the objects presence at this time
Key Incidents
Major Bob White reported and photographed a mysterious object next to the X-15 during a flight to nearly 60 miles altitude. NASA scientists could not identify the object.
Multiple reports of a star-like UFO sighted over the city's skies over the past few weeks, with no explanation from local authorities.
Two fast-moving objects, appearing like satellites but moving much faster, were sighted ahead of the Echo 1 satellite over Portland, Oregon, Tacoma, Washington, and Salem, Oregon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the mystery object seen by Major Bob White?
Major Bob White reported and photographed an object next to the X-15 on July 17, 1962, during a flight to nearly 60 miles altitude. Scientists described it as a grey-white object resembling a piece of paper and could offer no explanation for its presence.
Were there any UFO sightings reported in Georgia?
Yes, over the past few weeks before August 12, 1962, multiple calls were made to a local newspaper in Columbus, Georgia, reporting a star-like UFO moving through the city's skies.
What unusual aerial phenomena were observed in the Pacific Northwest?
On July 30, 1962, two fast-moving objects, brighter than the Echo 1 satellite but moving much faster, were sighted just ahead of the Echo 1 satellite as it passed over the Pacific Northwest, including Portland, Oregon, Tacoma, Washington, and Salem, Oregon.
What is the address for readers to send in reports?
Readers are asked to write to Alliance, 2875 Sequoyah Drive, N.W., Atlanta 5, Georgia.
In This Issue
People Mentioned
- Bob WhiteMajor
- Andrian NikolayevCosmonaut
- Greg Swofford
- Michael Cloyd
Organisations
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- The F.S.R.O.
- The Washington State NICAP Subcommittee
- Associated Press
- IBFS
Locations
- Edwards AFB, USA
- Columbus, Georgia
- Seattle, Washington
- Portland, Oregon
- Tacoma, Washington
- Salem, Oregon
- Ottumwa, Iowa
- Kansas, USA
- Liberal, Kansas
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Atlanta, Georgia